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St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston

Academy converter · Gateshead · NE8 2QU

Ages 4–11 · 151 pupils · Gateshead

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

86%

Overall absence

4.3%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-07-08

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)86%
Higher standard (RWM)18%
Avg scaled score — reading
109.0
Avg scaled score — maths
108.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
110.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.1%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
3.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.4%
Enrolments in measure
143

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

18

Places offered

18

1st-preference offers

18

Total preferences (any rank)
42
Preferred offers (top 3)
18
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill72%

151 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
151
Boys / girls
88 / 63
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
151 / 210 (72%)
Free school meals
31.8%
FSM pupils
48
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Williams

Location

Address
Ellison Road, Dunston
Postcode
NE8 2QU
Town
Gateshead
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Gateshead
District
Gateshead
Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Gateshead, Gateshead, 151 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 31.8%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Open schools in Gateshead
57
Primary schools in Gateshead
37
Academies among open schools in Gateshead
35% (20)
Open schools in NE8
17
Primary in NE8
8
Open schools in Gateshead LA
93
Primary in Gateshead LA
66

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GatesheadNear NE8

  • Riverside Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Gateshead · NE11 9DX · Gateshead

    Ages 3–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM28.9%
    • Demand0.97

    0.4 miles away

  • Dunston Hill Community Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Gateshead · NE11 9NX · Gateshead

    Ages 3–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM26.8%
    • Demand0.95

    0.6 miles away

  • Lobley Hill Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Gateshead · NE11 0AT · Gateshead

    Ages 3–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM28.8%
    • Demand0.95

    0.9 miles away

  • Brighton Avenue Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Gateshead · NE8 1XS · Gateshead

    Ages 3–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM36.5%
    • Demand0.98

    0.9 miles away

  • St Michael's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE4 7RE · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM62.2%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

  • Kelvin Grove Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Gateshead · NE8 4UN · Gateshead

    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence8.3%
    • FSM49.8%
    • Demand0.97

    1.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Williams
Telephone
01914604378
Website
stphilipneridunston.bwcet.com

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